For clients with diabetes, how should you approach waxing given slower healing?

• A. Use wax or tweezers for sensitive skin
• B. Avoid waxing entirely
• C. Use laser instead
• D. Apply extra wax

Answer: (A)

When healing is slower, the priority is to minimize skin trauma and monitor the skin closely during hair removal. The best approach is to use methods that are gentle on sensitive skin, applying the technique with care and precision. Wax can be used if the product is appropriate for sensitive skin and the technique is light and controlled, reducing irritation. Tweezing offers targeted hair removal with less surface disruption, so combining gentle waxing with selective tweezing helps protect the skin while still meeting hair removal goals. Always perform a patch test, avoid treated or compromised areas, and follow proper aftercare to support healing.

Other options push beyond safe practice for slower-healing skin: avoiding waxing entirely deprives the client of a service that can be done cautiously; laser isn’t a default substitute in this scenario and may carry its own healing considerations; applying extra wax increases trauma and the risk of burns or injury.